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Do you ever feel worn down and tired in the afternoon, but can't take a much needed cat-nap? If so, then welcome to my world. I stay tired constantly. I guess that comes with the territory when you have 2 kids under that age of 5. I don't get enough sleep at night, and during the day, my little ones definitely keep me busy chasing after them. And naps? Ha! Not in this house. Not for Mom, at least. My kids aren't THAT nice to me!

So what do I do when I need a mid-afternoon energy boost? I mix up some 5-hour ENERGY® shots and some of my favorite drinks. (I don't really care for them on their own.) Whether it's the Pink Lemonade flavor mixed with Sprite or Grape mixed with Grape Juice, I have come up with some pretty interesting flavor combinations. Not that Grape on Grape is creative...or particularly interesting, for that matter. But it sure is tasty!

Recently, I had the opportunity to try out several varieties of 5-hour ENERGY®. Of course that made me become a mixologist once again. I received several different flavors including Grape, Pink Lemonade, Sour Apple, and Berry, just to name a few.

This time around, I wanted to make something that gave me a nutritional boost as while as increased energy. I decided to use the 5-hour ENERGY® Extra Strength in Berry and some of my favorite smoothie. (This stuff is good. Seriously, if you haven't tried it, you must. It's located in the natural and organic refrigerated section of most grocery chains.)

When I felt my energy dwindling as quickly as my patience, I knew it was the perfect time to try out this new combination. I needed some energy, for my sake and the sake of my kids!

All I did was pour my 5-hour ENERGY® shot into a glass, filled it the rest of the way with my Smoothie, stirred, and Voila! You've got a delicious and nutritious drink that will add a little pep to your step. This is great while munching on a few ripe berries. Because we all need a reason to eat more fresh produce.

I think I will call this little potion "Brandy's Berry Boost". Try it some time! It came out really well, and you definitely feel more alert after drinking it!

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I stay energized through the day my drinking coffee and diet cola all day long.

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crystal

8/4/2014 09:17:27 am

coffee!

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Alona Y

8/4/2014 10:08:59 am

I drink at least 2 cups of coffee in the morning and drink just water the rest of the day, I feel way more energized since cutting out sodas and sweet drinks.

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James Robert

8/4/2014 10:26:44 am

I have monster drinks or 5 hour energy

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Sarah O.

8/4/2014 12:47:05 pm

I stay energized by getting enough sleep, but not too much.

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HS

8/4/2014 01:35:38 pm

I drink tea to stay energetic.

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Mary Happymommy

8/5/2014 12:21:50 am

I sometimes rely on caffeine to keep me energized.

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Elena

8/5/2014 01:33:24 am

I drink coffee

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Pat B

8/5/2014 06:36:09 am

If I feel low on energy, I go walk on the treadmill for 15 mins - really works

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Cynthia R

8/5/2014 06:43:28 am

I try and get 7 hours of sleep, if I get less, I need to drink tea.

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Kaitlin

8/5/2014 03:04:43 pm

Caffeine, walks, sleep

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Joey Simmonds

8/5/2014 11:29:52 pm

Large coffee in the morning. Then I have a monster energy about 2pm.

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Elena

8/6/2014 12:44:15 am

I drink coffee.

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Mary Happymommy

8/6/2014 01:15:27 am

8/6 Caffeine helps me get energized.

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Amanda Alvarado

8/6/2014 03:03:27 am

I drink coffee!

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Dara Nix

8/6/2014 04:25:12 am

I am ALL about the caffeine (coffee or Coke) ... but once in awhile I need something stronger when I am dragging butt! This sounds like it would be PERFECT!

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Natalie

8/6/2014 08:22:14 am

I stay energized by eating lots of snacks and drinking plenty of water and exercising.

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Elena

8/7/2014 12:44:57 am

Coffee helps

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Stephanie Grant

8/7/2014 12:52:03 am

I use coffee as my main go to energizer but I have used 5 hour energy at times especially when school is in. I'm a nursing student so there are many days that there just arnt enough hours to do what needs to be done for school on top of what has to be done for my son and husband so I need all the extra energy I can get!

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Mary Happymommy

8/7/2014 02:15:46 am

8.7 Caffeine keeps me energized.

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Theron Willis

8/7/2014 02:35:57 am

A Starbucks Venti Bold with room for gin.

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Jennifer Tilson

8/7/2014 07:16:50 am

Caffiene and naps when I can.

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Linda G.

8/7/2014 11:39:49 am

I would lay down ad take a little nap to get energy!

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Chelsey Jones

8/7/2014 01:49:29 pm

I stay energized with coffee!

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Mary Happymommy

8/8/2014 12:00:09 am

I stay energized by drinking water throughout the day. If I don't drink water, I get headaches and then I'm useless.

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Elena

8/8/2014 01:30:56 am

I drink tea and coffee

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btty

8/8/2014 05:50:47 am

I energized by drinking coffee

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James Robert

8/8/2014 08:41:03 am

Monster drinks or 5 hour energy is how I do it

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Denise B.

8/8/2014 09:17:41 am

I just sleep until I feel like getting up. This way, I will have had enough rest and will be good for the day.

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Mary Happymommy

8/9/2014 01:23:23 am

Caffeine helps me keep my energy up.

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Elena

8/9/2014 02:16:48 am

I keep energized by exercising

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CR Williams

8/9/2014 02:18:25 am

I make sure I get enough rest the night before

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Sarah Hayes

8/9/2014 08:00:51 am

i stay busy so I dont crash

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James Robert

8/9/2014 10:26:41 am

Monster Drinks or 5 hour energy, love them both

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Chelsey Jones

8/9/2014 03:07:19 pm

I stay energized by making sure I get a good nights rest!

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Mary Happymommy

8/10/2014 01:16:24 am

8/10 I stay energized with caffeine.

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Elena

8/10/2014 01:30:32 am

I drink coffee every day

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alice elzey

8/10/2014 02:26:29 am

Drink coffee.

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James Robert

8/10/2014 11:40:05 am

I do my 5 hour energy or monster drinks

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heather

8/10/2014 12:24:40 pm

I like to eat nuts to keep my energy level up.

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Mary Happymommy

8/11/2014 01:03:48 am

8/11 Caffeine keeps me energized.

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Elena

8/11/2014 01:59:35 am

I drink coffee a few times a day

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Jake B

8/11/2014 03:07:42 pm

I do breathing treatments that give me plenty of energy for the day.

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Mary Happymommy

8/12/2014 01:34:22 am

8/12 Caffeine helps keep my energy up.

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Elena

8/12/2014 01:50:10 am

I drink tea and coffee to stay energized

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Stacey B

8/12/2014 05:38:30 am

Coffee helps to keep me energized through the day.. most days anyway!

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courtney b

8/12/2014 09:10:38 am

i drink a lot of coffee, energy drinks and a LOT of v8 energy.

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James Robert

8/12/2014 10:42:20 am

Today I had a starbucks extra energy drink to stay energized

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Chelsey Jones

8/12/2014 12:05:04 pm

I stay energized by having fun with friends!

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Tammy Shelton

8/12/2014 10:16:20 pm

I do the coffee thing... hot coffee in the morning and iced coffee in the afternoon.

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Mary Happymommy

8/13/2014 01:15:18 am

8/13 Caffeine helps keep my energy up.

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Elena

8/13/2014 03:11:47 am

I stay energized by drinking coffee 8/13

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Stacey B

8/13/2014 01:33:16 pm

Coffee is keeps me energized through out my day!

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shawna

8/13/2014 07:49:16 pm

coffee, ice water..and a nap :)

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amy pugmire

8/13/2014 11:25:36 pm

soda and 5 hour energy :)

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Elena

8/14/2014 01:46:21 am

8/14 I drink coffee

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Mary Happymommy

8/14/2014 02:03:33 am

8/14 Caffeine helps.

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James Robert

8/14/2014 06:42:55 am

I have to have monster drinks and 5 hour energy, either will work great

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Carol

8/14/2014 07:59:17 am

I stay energized by drinking lots of water.

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Linda Bradshaw

8/14/2014 09:46:50 am

I actually have been using Caffeine but it is not working

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Alona Y

8/14/2014 12:44:17 pm

I do lots of stretches when I start feeling tired.

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Elena

8/15/2014 01:16:01 am

I stay energized by drinking coffee 8/15

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Mary Happymommy

8/15/2014 01:52:51 am

8/15 Caffeine helps me keep my energy up.

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James Robert

8/15/2014 10:06:54 am

My monsters and 5 hour energy keep me going

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Kitty Iecvan

8/15/2014 10:57:11 am

I get up and walk around when I'm tired.

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victoria lynch

8/15/2014 08:04:22 pm

I go for a walk on the beach with my daughter and then go for a swim in the pool.

To stay energized, I stay very hydrated, with either water or tea. I also keep busy, which keeps me energized.

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Samii Meyer

8/17/2014 05:00:32 pm

I try to keep myself busy. I feel like once I slow down is when I am going to get sluggish, that is why I just keep trucking!

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Kamla L.

8/17/2014 07:00:25 pm

Water, coffee, protein drinks and bars usually works for me.

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sara wood

8/17/2014 08:38:40 pm

I drink green tea and exercise often.

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Linda Lansford

8/18/2014 12:27:02 am

I eat a healthy diet

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Karen Drake

8/18/2014 02:04:06 am

I stay energized by taking a short nap in the afternoon.

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Elena

8/18/2014 02:32:20 am

I drink coffee 8/18

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Michelle H.

8/18/2014 03:12:06 am

I try to eat right. But, I also drink coffee.

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Michelle Weaver

8/18/2014 05:24:42 am

I stay energized by eating healthy.

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Jill Myrick

8/18/2014 05:29:21 am

I currently make a pot of coffee in the mid afternoon to help me stay alert and energized.

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sheila ressel

8/18/2014 07:12:09 am

I stay energized by taking my vitamins and drinking lots of iced tea.

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Daniel M

8/18/2014 09:41:16 am

usually by getting up and moving around

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Michelle H.

8/18/2014 12:11:56 pm

Exercise helps to increase my energy.

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alice elzey

8/18/2014 12:38:19 pm

I drink coffee.

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Carla

8/18/2014 03:28:11 pm

I drink coffee or sometimes get a cappuccino, but sometimes fall asleep anyway!

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nicole wg

8/18/2014 05:28:12 pm

I try to get exercise in when I can! its energizing

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shaunie

8/18/2014 11:45:30 pm

Would have to say drinking water

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K-Squared

8/19/2014 12:30:27 am

I stay energized by reminding myself how lucky I am and the knowing that there's others in this world that need, wand and / or deserve a job. Thus I have been thru a lot in my life; I was injured in an accident by a driver that was pulling out of a parking spot in a vehicle that had no insurance. i have since had to find ways to pay the bills.

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Paula Tavernie

8/19/2014 01:54:46 am

I stay energized by eating fresh fruits or Veggies when starting to feel drained!

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